The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

J. Warner examines the statements of Jesus to see if He ever claimed to be God. While skeptics may acknowledge Jesus’ existence and even the value of His teaching, any assessment of Jesus’ instruction must account for his obvious claims of Deity. Jim looks at the cumulative case and assembles the evidence from the Gospels to demonstrate Jesus’ claims to Deity.

J. Warner describes 6 simple principles (all beginning with the letter “D”) to help you study the Bible like a detective. J. Warner then recommends a few tools to guide you in your study and finally incorporates the tips and tools into a four part strategy for Bible investigation and Christian Case Making.

J. Warner provides four observations from his youth ministry trips to UC Berkeley. These simple observations may help you improve the quality of your discussions with non-believers and help you better understand the underlying issues in some of these conversations. J. Warner also answers viewer email related to the disagreements between Christian denominations and the need for personal research.

What does Christianity teach about salvation? J. Warner illustrates a number of competing notions related to salvation. Jim asks six questions as he steps toward the orthodox Christian view and illustrates each concept on a whiteboard. Finally, J. Warner plays his visualization of the gospel, The Best Story, to conclude the broadcast.

J. Warner talks about the challenge we face, as Christian Case Makers, when trying to respond to the problem of evil. If God is all-powerful and all-loving, why is there so much evil in the world? Jim talks about the need for a cumulative response and explains why the problem of evil may be a bigger problem for atheists than for Christians.

J. Warner examines four popular misconceptions and misstatements about the nature of objective truth, tolerance and our over-reliance on science. If there are no objective truths (or they can’t be known) there is little reason to examine the truth about God. We need to get to the truth about truth before we can ever know the truth about anything else.

In this Cold-Case Christianity podcast, J. Warner re-examines an atheist objection related to the historicity of Jesus. Is Jesus merely a copycat of prior mythologies like Mithras, Osiris or Horus? How can we, as Christians, respond to such claims? Jim provides a five point response to this common atheist claim.

In this podcast, J. Warner talks about the role of evidence in making the case for Christianity and the need for an evidential approach to Christian Case Making. Jim also responds to an excellent blog post addressing his evidential approach to apologetics. Is evidentialism a valid apologetic? What is its relationship to presuppositionalism? Can Mormons claim a valid presuppositional approach to their worldview? Jim also talks about the validity of advanced degrees in apologetics.

In this podcast, J. Warner responds to a listener who wants to know how to become a public apologist. What strategies are effective? What goals are reasonable? Jim provides his most comprehensive podcast on this subject, tracing his own journey and providing tips to help yours.

In this podcast, J. Warner examines five responses typically offered to the question: “Why are you a Christian?” Are these responses sufficient, given the nature of the culture in which we live? How can we better respond to the challenges we face as we try to defend what we believe about Christianity?

In this podcast, J. Warner converses with Frank Sontag and Janet Mefferd about the nature of heaven and the soul. Have popular movies and books distorted the truth about Heaven? What really happens to the soul when we die? Why should we believe in the soul in the first place?

In this podcast, J. Warner examines the historic, creedal nature of Christianity. Why are creeds so important to the Christian worldview? How early did they emerge? How can we affirm the creedal nature of Christianity in a pluralistic, relativistic culture? Jim investigates the early use of creeds and the continuing role creeds play in defining the Christian worldview.

In this podcast, J. Warner reviews the philosophical, evidential case for life beyond the grave and then examines what the Bible has to say about Heaven and Hell. Are there any good reasons to believe in an afterlife (even without the evidence from Scripture)? What are the limits of natural revelation and logical reasoning, and what does the special revelation of the Bible tell us we should expect when we die?

In this podcast, J. Warner chats with Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell, the hosts of the Church Planter Podcast about the challenges of church planting, the nature of church in America today and the role of apologetics within the Christian community.

In this podcast, J. Warner talks about four simple strategies to help strengthen the faith and understanding of young believers. How can parents help their children? Are our efforts little more than religious “indoctrination”? Jim also responds to two skeptical objections (in the wake of the Easter season) as examples of how to respond to the kinds of questions our kids may have.

In this podcast, J. Warner responds to a message from a listener related to doubt and agnosticism. How do we know when we have enough evidence to believe Christianity is true? Does unanswered prayer negate the existence of God? How much do our expectations and presuppositions cripple our confidence in the evidence for Christianity?

In this podcast, J. Warner talks about the habit many of us of speaking Christianese, the distinctive (and often confusing) language of the Christian faith. How can we learn to communicate important Christian concepts without sounding like we’re speaking Greek? Jim also discusses the dangerous consequences resulting from low expectations when sharing what we believe with people who seem to be completely uninterested.

Did Jesus rise from the dead? In this podcast, J. Warner talks about abductive reasoning, its application in death scene investigations and its utility when making the case for the Resurrection of Jesus. As Easter approaches, J. Warner outlines the material from his evangelistic booklet, ALIVE: A Cold Case Approach to the Resurrection. Is the Christian explanation for the Resurrection reasonable when compared to the alternatives? Jim examines the strengths and liabilities of many explanations for the empty tomb of Jesus.

In this Cold-Case Christianity video broadcast / podcast, J. Warner makes a case for an evidential, reasoned, case-making form of Christian belief. Using the New Testament gospels and letters as a guide, Jim articulates the foundation for a reasonable faith in Jesus and our common calling as Christians to a life of case-making. (For more information, visit www.ColdCaseChristianity.com)

In this podcast, J. Warner talks about the importance of leadership for those of us who hope to share the truth about Jesus. When most of us think about evangelism, we think of the importance of apologetics or understanding how to articulate the Gospel. We often overlook the role of good leadership. But if you hope to lead someone to Christ, you’ll need to become a good leader.

In this podcast, J. Warner reads a recent article describing the challenge of reaching unchurched “Millennials” (those born from the 1980’s to the early 2000’s). What are young people looking for in church communities and how can we respond to their needs? Jim also answers listener email related to moral relativism and the disagreements within denominations.

In this re-posted podcast, J. Warner begins to examine the case for God’s existence from the Laws of Logic (the Transcendental Argument). Jim also responds to email concerning objections to the Anthropic Principle and talks about the sometimes 'hidden' nature of God as he interacts with his children today.

In this podcast, J. Warner examines the difficulty involved in responding to rhetorically powerful objections based on the problem of evil. Jim talks about the need for a cumulative evidential response, and then provides six considerations to help you prepare a defense. Jim also plays a recent related interview with radio show host, Paul Ridgeway.

In this podcast, J. Warner examines the evidence of the origin of the universe and relates this evidence to the case for God’s existence. Jim describes the classic Cosmological Argument and compares naturalistic alternatives offered to explain the universe’s origin. Does the beginning of the universe demonstrate the existence of God?

Why is contentment often so elusive? What is the basis for contentment and how can we better understand and approach it? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Dave Jenkins, the author of Contentment: The Journey of A Lifetime as they explore contentment as defined in Scripture. Dave provides practical help for those who want to gain contentment in their own lives.

In this podcast, J. Warner continues an examination of the pro-life arguments he used in his discussion with the atheist in last week’s podcast. Jim describes the SLED paradigm popularized by Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute and examines the Biblical position related to the status of the unborn.

In this podcast, J. Warner discusses his personal journey to Christianity with Frank Sontag from KKLA 99.5 Los Angeles. Jim spent an afternoon with Frank talking about atheism, Christian theism and the journey from one to the other. Jim also talked about the nature of the Church in America and the need for Christian Case Making.

In this podcast, J. Warner discusses a model to help overcome apathy in the Church and turn teaching into training. Jim outlines the five step model he and Brett Kunkle have employed as youth leaders and demonstrates how this model can be used in other areas within the Church to decrease apathy and increase a passionate interest in Christian Case Making.

In this podcast, J. Warner discusses the nature of objective, transcendent moral truth claims and the insufficiency of moral grounding from an atheistic, naturalistic perspective. Jim also discusses the nature of forgiveness and the relationship between our ability to forgive and our view of our own need for forgiveness.

In this podcast, J. Warner discusses the role of pastors and the impact they could have on the culture if they embraced a Case Making approach with their congregations. Jim also describes a number of liabilities facing “tent-making” Christian Case Makers and provides a few suggestions to help overcome these obstacles.

In this podcast, J. Warner elaborates on ten reasons why “tent-makers” make excellent Christian Case Makers. In fact, Jim argues tent-makers may be the future of Christian apologetics and offers ten strategies to help you become the best Case Maker possible, even while working in a career that seems to have nothing to do with Christian apologetics.

In this podcast, J. Warner reads an honest (if not politically correct) comment from an atheist describing the consequence of a consistent atheistic worldview. Jim also answers listener email related to responding emotionally as a Christian, the early dating of Matthew’s Gospel, and the apologetic opportunities available within the Common Core State Standards for education.

In this podcast, J. Warner talks about a common tactic used by skeptics making naturalistic scientific claims. Critics of supernaturalism often compare their naturalistic explanations to Christianity rather than Theism. Jim talks about this tactic, makes a brief observation related to the Duck Dynasty controversy, and answers listener email about the role of mentors.

In this podcast, J. Warner responds to three claims and objections of atheists and philosophical naturalists. Do atheists believe in just one less god than Christians? Does textual criticism disprove the traditional authorship of the Gospels? Do “artificial life” projects eliminate the need for an Intelligent Creator?

Can the Christian worldview answer objections? Is it evidentially verifiable? Can we make a case? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Bill Arnold about the strength of our position as Christians.

What’s the one attribute that has the power to change your life, your relationships, and your career? In this episode, J. Warner talks with Frank Turek on his I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist Podcast about the healing power of humility and how he and his wife Susie are helping police officers save their marriages and recover from past trauma with help from the Gospel and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

How can a Christian worldview impact the way police officers work and serve their community? How does Christianity impact any of us who seek to reflect the truth in our professions? In this episode, J. Warner talks with William Madison from the Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in Our Chaos podcast, and they discuss a wide variety of topics, from police being the foundation of American societies to the role of masculinity in the 21st century.

What are the challenges and issues facing “Gen Z,” and how can the Church better prepare them for the world they will eventually engage? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Jim Daly from Focus on the Family to discuss specific strategies we can use to help young Christians Grow in their faith. This interview was initially part of Jim Daly’s new podcast, ReFOCUS with Jim Daly (be sure to subscribe to his podcast for GREAT content).

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Eric Chabot from Ratio Christi Ohio State and fields questions related to the case for Christianity and our roles as “one dollar” apologists.

What are the unique challenges facing us as parents (and as dads specifically) as we raise our kids to stand strong in their faith? In this episode, J. Warner talks with Dave and Dante from Legacy Dads as they discuss the issues facing young believers and the case for Christianity.

What is unique about Christianity? How does Christianity uniquely and accurately describe the world around us? In this interview with Alex McFarland, J. Warner describes the unique, evidential nature of the Christian worldview.

What is “holy sexuality”? How might it be expressed and lived in our present culture? In this podcast, J. Warner interviews Christopher Yuan to investigate his journey from homosexuality to life in Christ. They also discuss Christopher’s new online educational effort, The Holy Sexuality Project, and Christopher’s desire to train and equip the church.

Are there any good reasons to believe we will live beyond the death of our bodies? Is there any evidence for the existence of the soul? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Eric Hovind on Creation Today as they investigate the evidence for the soul as an important foundation for the Christian worldview.

Why do men (and all humans) misplace their identity in something other than Christ? How can we reconsider our identity to thrive in the current culture? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner Interviews Dr. Joe Martin to examine the importance we place on identity and how centering our identity in Christ makes all the difference in the world.

How can the Church respond to cultural challenges to traditional marriage and gender identity? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Frank Turek about the new updated version of his book, Correct, Not Politically Correct: About Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism, to investigate why these issues are so popular in culture and how we, as Christians, should respond.

Are progressive churches distorting the truth about Jesus? If so, what is their motivation? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Jason Jimenez about his new book, Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church, to find out precisely how progressive Christians has redefined Jesus for popular consumption.

How does the Christian worldview inform your interaction with the world around you? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with David Knight from the David Knight Show about the importance of grounding your worldview in an evidential Christian faith.

In this episode J. Warner talks with Joel Settecase from the Think Institute about making the case for Christianity. Joel is a winsome presuppositional apologist and they talk about the role each approach might take in building a case. Be sure to subscribe to the Worldview Legacy Podcast to hear more from Joel’s team.

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Perry LaHaie and Shawna Beyer from Perry and Shawna Mornings about the evidential nature of Christianity and why it’s so important to present Christianity as reasonable in a world that is skeptical of religious claims.

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner discusses the nature of truth with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio. Why is it so critical to defend the existence of objective truth? What are the consequences if we don’t?

Today, many supposedly Christian teachers are spreading ideas that amount to what Paul called "another gospel." In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Allen Parr about his book, Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel (and How You Can Discern the Truth), offering clarity and hope for anyone who has felt discouraged or confused in their spiritual journey.

In this episode J. Warner talks with the hosts of the Stream Roots Podcast and discuss the cummulative case for the reliability of the New Testament in anticipation of the Updated and Revised Edition of Cold-Case Christianity.

In this episode, J. Warner talks with Mikel Del Rosario (The Apologetics Guy) and discusses the positive case for the truth of Christianity, focusing on key lessons about the use of evidence and inference in police investigations. Discover how a real-life detective uses his investigative experience to contend for the faith.

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner tralks with Julio Rodriguez and discusses the filming of “God’s Not Dead 2”, the state of the Christian church, the philosophical evidence from the impossibility of infinite regress, and the complexity of DNA as he makes a case for the existence of God.

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner replays his guest appearance on the Stand to Reason Radio Show. J. Warner gives four reasons we can be confident the Gospel accounts are eyewitness accounts, answers a question about family planning, discusses how Christian principles cause people to thrive, then talks to callers about the Old Testament prophets and why God created Satan.

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Janell Wood and shares his story of coming from a contentedly non-christian worldview and not feeling like Christianity was relevant to him to believing in Jesus. He explains how marriage and becoming a father started turned his head towards the need for a solidified worldview. They talk about J. Warner's work as a detective and how his experience thinking things through in an evidence based way led him to belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. They also talk about how the agnostic worldview can work for a time, but can eventually fall through, the six atheistic explanations for the resurrection and how the explanations do not work, how suffering fits into the Christian life, and more.

Can the truth about Jesus be uncovered–even without a body or a crime scene? In this podcast, J. Warner describes the reason he investigated the case for Jesus using an innovative and unique approach he employs to solve real missing person murder cases. This podcast was created from J. Warner's interview on Stand Up for the Truth.

In this podcast, J. Warner shares his personal journey and investigation through the New Testament documents with Ally Domercant, host of Snapshot Testimony. Their discussion includes insight into the nature and definition of "faith" and the important role of evidence.

In this podcast, J. Warner moderates a panel discussion on the topic of why are Christian ‘celebrities’ leaving the faith or deconstructing their beliefs. The panelists are Alisa Childers, a former singer of ZOEgirl and an author of Another Gospel, John Cooper, the lead singer of Skillet and an author of Awake and Alive to Truth, and Dave Stovall, a former musician of Waverly and Audio Adrenaline and a worship leader at Journey Church. They share their insights and experiences on how to deal with doubt, how to discern truth from error, how to respond to cultural pressure, and how to stay faithful to the historic Christian faith. This podcast was created from a session at the 2022 National Conference on Christian Apologetics hosted by Southern Evangelical Seminary.

What’s the key to being an effective apologist today? We need more apologists in the church who can equip and reach people where they are at. In this discussion with Dr. Sean McDowell, J. Warner discusses the best strategies for defending the faith today.

J. Warner sits down with Dave Jenkins from Servants of Grace for an episode of Equipping You In Grace to talk about why Christians should care about what happens to the police, the defund the police movement, Antifa, the handling of high-profile law enforcement cases, and much more.

In this episode J. Warner talks with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio about a variety of topics including: worldviews, the sinners prayer, evangelism, objective standard, Hebrews 9:27, the Romans road, and much more.

What’s the difference between teaching and training? How can we employ a training model to help us be better prepared as Christian Case Makers? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner plays his session as the host of the Stand to Reason Radio Show.

Can the New Testament be tested in some way to determine if it is telling us the truth about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus? If so, how can we investigate it?

Given how many ways there are to explain what might have motivated the alleged eyewitnesses of the Resurrection, what is the most reasonable inference from evidence? Is it reasonable to believe Jesus truly rose from the grave?

Given all the trauma we might experience in life, how can we reconcile evil with the existence of an all-powerful and all-loving God? In this podcast taken from one of his teaching sessions, J. Warner tackles the “problem of evil”.

Is truth simply a matter of opinion or “lived experience”? Is anything objectively true? What impact does a correct understanding of truth have on culture? In this podcast from one of his teaching seminars, J. Warner examines the nature of truth, and the impact truth has on our understanding of the world.

Does an interest in science preclude belief in God or Christianity? What are the challenges Christian students face at the university if they pursue a career in the sciences? Can scientifically minded students retain their faith at the university? In this podcast, J. Warner interviews his son, David, as they discuss David’s journey through biochemistry to a career as a doctor.

Does Jesus still matter in the modern world? If so, how can we, as leaders and members of His Church communicate this to others? In this week’s podcast, J. Warner is interviewed by Rusty George of the Leading Simple Podcast.

Why does truth matter when deciding on a worldview? Is Christian belief simply wishful thinking or a matter of opinion? In this week’s podcast, J. Warner posts his opening night comments from this year’s Reality Student Apologetics Conference hosted by Stand to Reason.

Can our country exist without strong local police agencies? Why is law enforcement so critical to culture? Does Christianity have anything to say about this issue? In this podcast, Bill Arnold interviews J. Warner about the role and value of law enforcement from a Christian worldview.  

What can we do to better equip the next generation to know the truth and stand confidently in their Christian faith? In this week's Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner discusses the future of Christianity with James Werner from Generation Equipped Ministries.

Is there an opportunity for all of us to become better Christian Case Makers? What challenges face us when we make a case for Christianity? In this week's Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner airs the live YouTube conversation from last year's CrossExamined Instructor's Academy with Frank Turek, Bobby Conway, Jorge Gil, Brett Kunkle, Alisa Childers and Greg Koukl.

Is the Christian worldview "testable"? Can it answer the questions of skeptics and seekers? In this edition of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner talks with JoJo Ruba from Faith Beyond Belief to unpack several claims of Christianity and respond to listener questions.

How can we stand confidently in a world that's increasingly hostile to Christianity? Do we need more "Daniels" in a culture with so many "Lions"? J. Warner interviews evangelist Ray Comfort in this week's edition of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast. You can purchase Ray's new book, So Many Lions, So Few Daniels, HERE.

Why is it so hard to discuss the truth of Christianity with non-believers? Is it becasue there isn't any evidence for Christinaity, or becasue there has been a shift in the meaning of "truth"? In this interview with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio, J. Warner examines and defines the nature of truth.

Can Christianity answer the tough questions? Is the Resurrection reasonable, and if so, can we communicate the truth with Gen Z members of our community and family? In this edition of the podcast, J. Warner talks with three high school studetns from Rock Solid Apologia and describes the case for Jesus.

Why do non-Christians think believers are unreasonable? Do we, as Christ-followers, compound the problem by taking a non-evidential, unreasonable approach to our faith? How can we change this? In this interview with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio, J. Warner unpacks these questions.

Why are we sometimes unable to defend the truth? What does our schedule tell us about what's important to us? How can we be more dedicated to what we say we believe? In this interview recrded at Compass Bible Church, J. Warner tackles these issues and many more.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner talks about the case for the eyewitness status of the Gospels. Are these ancient accounts really an eyewitness record of the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus? Why should we believe this to be true? Jim also talks about the role each of us plays as Christian Case Makers and provides four tips to help you reach those who are disinterested in Christian Case Making.

Why didn’t Jesus describe something beyond the knowledge of His contemporaries (i.e. the role of DNA or the nature of the Solar System) as a prophetic proof? Why didn’t God provide us with more scientific evidence in the Scripture? In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines these questions in an interview with Dave Waggoner and Jeff Piepho from the Truth Revolution Radio Show.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner reflects on his attendance at the Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting and makes several observations related to Christian Case Making. Ever think you don’t know enough to be a good “One Dollar Apologist"? You are more important to the Christian community than you might think. J. Warner will tell you why in this podcast.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner makes a few observations about the state of Christianity in the Bible Belt based on his own personal experience with family in that area.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner talks with Frank Turek about several strategies to become a better “one dollar apologist”. Jim teaches at Frank’s CrossExamined Instructor’s Academy (CIA) and has learned several important principles related to becoming a better Christian Case Maker.

J. Warner hosts a panel at the NCCA Conference in 2022, seeking to answer the question: Why do so may famous, celebrity Christians walk away from the faith?

J. Warner and Sean answer Jim Putnam's questions, including: 1. If there is a God why do bad things happen? 2. What caused bopth of you to become Christians? 3. God created everything, who or what created God? 4. What do you make of the Shroud of Turin? 5. How should we reconcile the first pages of the Genesis story? Plus much more...

J. Warner answers questions at an apologetics conference in this episode of the podcast, including: 1. Since your father is also a detective, why doesn't he believe? 2. Have you examined the claims related to the Catholic Papacy and authority? 3. How is the Divinity of Christ proven? 4. Why don't Jewish people believe in Jesus as the Messiah? 5. Can you apply the "cold case" approach to the history of Islam? 6. What do you do if your kid's school demeans or rejects the Bible?

With all the concern over racism, sexism, and every other form of prejudice in our culture, is there an underlying cause we might identify to help us tackle these important biases? In this podcast, J. Warner identifies the one "ism" that causes ever other.

Are some of the classic evidences for Christianity less powerful than others? Can an investigative approach reveal which evidences should be prioritized? In this podcast, J. Warner describes the differences between forms of evidence related to the New Testament as he is interviewed on the Christian Voices podcast.

How can we remain optimistic as Christians in a culture that is increasingly hostile toward us? How does the social media environment exacerbate the problem? In this podcast form his appearance on the Stand to Reason broadcast, J. Warner offer reasons to celebrate our identity as Christians.

How can the evidence convince anyone to be a Christian? What role does the evidence play in communicating the truth about Christianity? In this podcast, J. Warner talks with Ally Domercant on the Snapshot Testimony Podcast, describing the power of an evidential approach toward the claims of Christianity.

Radio show host extraordinaire, Bill Arnold, interviews J. Warner to talk about the nature of God and how the balance of justice and grace, truth and mercy, law and love, help explain way our world is the way it is. Be sure to listen to Bill at Faith Radio.

What is the nature of truth and why does it matter? What does Christianity have to say about the relationship between truth and the real world? More importantly, how has the truth of Christianity impacted the world for the better, especially in times of crisis? In this episode of the broadcast, J. Warner interviews Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, and author of an important new book, Truth Changes Everything: How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis.

How does the nature of God help explain the reality of hell? Why would a loving God sentence my unbelieving grandmother to the same fate as Hitler? In this podcast, J. Warner examines the relationship between grace and truth, mercy and justice, and provides Biblical evidence for the nature of punishment in hell.

Does biblical authority still matter? Given all the changes in culture and human thought, why should anyone still trust what the ancient Bible has to say? Can we still stand with confidence on the Word of God? In this interview, J. Warner talks with Dave Jenkins from Servants of Grace about his new book, The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age.

Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just another denomination of Christianity? Are Mormons Christians too? If not, what are the differences between Christianity and Mormonism, and how can we, as Christians, reach our Mormon friends with the truth of the Gospel? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner interviews Eric Johnson from Mormonism Research Ministry about his new book, Introducing Christianity to Mormons: A Practical and Comparative Guide to What the Bible Teaches. Listen in on the conversation on this week’s episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we clearly communicate the Gospel without compromising Scripture in any way? Is it possible to establish the nature and importance of Salvation, while clearly communicating the principles of Christian worldview? In this podcast, J. Warner describes the eight verses from the Book of Romans commonly used to trace the "Roman's Road" and employs them to develop both a conversational and formal approach to communicating the Gospel.

Christians understand our salvation is a free gift of God and cannot be earned in any way. But what happens to us in eternity? Do we all experience exactly the same thing? Do all saved Christians experience the same kind of responsibility, joy and purpose? Are there different levels of responsibility and reward in heave, and if so, how are these levels "earned"? Does this notion contradict or undermine the idea that Salvation is a free gift?

Radio show host extraordinaire, Bill Arnold, interviews J. Warner to talk about the theology of Jesus and Salvation. Why don't all theologians agree on issues surrounding the nature of Christianity and Jesus? What, precisely, do I need to believe in order to be saved? Why is correct theology so important in the first place? Isn't mere "belief" in Jesus enough? Be sure to listen to Bill at Faith Radio.

In this podcast, J. Warner talks to Mark Mittelberg, author of Contagious Faith: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others, on the Stand to Reason Radio Show. They discuss the five styles of evangelism people prefer based on their personalities and gifts, the book’s curriculum, and the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics.

Jesus makes it very clear the Christian walk isn't easy, including our efforts to share the Gospel. In this podcast, J. Warner and Bill Arnold discuss sharing the gospel, jury selection, Christian police officers, the true liberal agenda, listening and loving, and much more.

The ancient Old Testament historical figures were real people-just like us. By studying the lives of Old Testament Bible characters, we can develop a stronger knowledge of God’s Word and draw closer to Him in the process. In this podcast, Bill Arnold interviews J. Warner about Aaron, the brother of Moses.

What one decision has most impacted your life? Every thought about that question? In this podcast, J. Warner talks with Joe Amaral, author of Get Off Your Ash, about the role that priorities, choices, and decisions play in shaping our future.

Can Christianity answer common questions and objections leveled by an increasingly skeptical culture?  In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace joins J.P. Moreland, Craig Hazen and Eric Hernandez to answer audience questions after the 2022 [un]apologetics Conference in Orange, Texas.  

In this presentation from a Christian Apologetics Conference, J. Warner examines the case for a “Forensic Faith” and describes an evidential approach toward examining and proclaiming the Gospel.

J. Warner talks about the role of apologetics, the state of the Church, and the nature of Gen Z skeptics and believers with Ayo Tunde, the impressive young apologist and host of The Third Apology YouTube Channel.

In this stage presentation from an apologetics conference, J. Warner examines the appearance of fine-tuning in the cosmological conditions and constants of the universe. Can this fine-tuning be explained by anything other than God? Is the fine-tuning simply an observational phenomenon? Is God the best explanation?

J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace continue the new format of their weekly podcast by discussing their trip to Austin, Jimmy’s recent graduation from the Colorado Christian University’s Strobel Center for Christian Apologetics, and the nature of Christian “case making”. Is one apologetic approach better than another? Why is there so much debate about methodologies? If so, what would that be? Listen in on the conversation on this week’s episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace continue the new format of their weekly podcast by discussing a recent visit to a comedy club and how we determine if something is morally offensive. Can we ground “right” and “wrong” in something other than the nature of God? If so, what would that be? Listen in on the conversation on this week’s episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

J. Warner continues his interview of Frank and Zach Turek about their new book, Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God. Is it possible to extract the truth about God from popular superhero movies? Can the truth about Jesus even be found in the Harry Potter series? J. Warner, Frank and Zach discuss the issue in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

For more information about the book, visit: https://hollywoodheroesbook.com/

J. Warner begins his interview of Frank and Zach Turek about their new book, Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God. How do Hollywood screenplays reflect the truth about God and Jesus? Why do so many screenwriters copy the Jesus story when crafting their characters? J. Warner, Frank and Zach discuss the issue in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

For more information about the book, visit: https://hollywoodheroesbook.com/

In this new iteration of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, Jimmy and J. Warner Wallace talk about how difficult it is to select a Romantic comedy and then examine the role that “identity” plays in decision-making. Do most young people decide something is true based on the evidence, and experience, or a desire to be identified with a movement or group? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss these issues in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Was the real Jesus different than the one Christians worship today? Were the gospels altered over time to distort the Jesus of history into the Christ of Christianity? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss the issue in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

The long ending of Mark’s gospel appears to be a late addition. If this is the case, should we trust anything Mark has to say about Jesus? Is the resurrection of Jesus a late addition to the Jesus narrative as well? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Most people say they are Christians because they were born to Christian parents and were raised in the church. Does one’s geographic location determine what they will believe about God? Would Christians, for example, be Buddhists if they were raised in a Buddhist culture? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What are “near death” experiences and what do they tell us about the nature of reality and the world in which we live? Are they actually evidence of theism or Christianity? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Why is the easter season so important to Christians? What value does the Resurrection have to Christians, and why does it really matter? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

It’s been over a year since the final report about Ravi Zacharias was released. What can we learn from the scandal? What can we do to prevent others from falling in a similar way? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Have you ever avoided sharing the truth about Jesus? Why are we sometimes uncomfortable sharing the Gospel? How can we overcome this discomfort? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What do mean when we use the term, “scientism”? Can we trust science without relying on it in an unreasonable way? What are the dangers in an over-reliance on science? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Why do we sometimes scorn people who doubt the truth about God? What are the myths about doubt and how can we overcome these myths to help people who have questions? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What do we mean when we use the term, “deconstruction”? Is there a better term? How should we respond to the way people use the word today? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What does a universe with a beginning tell us about the existence of God? Can this kind of universe be explained “naturally”? Does a finite universe require the involvement of a Divine Being? J. Warner answers these questions in this video from a stage presentation from his book, God’s Crime Scene.

Why should we believe in the physical resurrection of Jesus? Aren’t other, naturalistic explanations for the empty tomb more reasonable? Why is the truth of Christianity the most reasonable explanation for the Resurrection? J. Warner answers these questions in this video from a stage presentation from his book, Cold-Case Christianity.

A new book offers a template to evaluate miracle claims. What would YOU accept as evidence of a true miracle? Is there a template we might use to be more certain? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

A recent article describes the choices people make when establishing New Year’s resolutions? What do these resolutions tell us about the nature of humans? What do the resolutions tell us about the existence of God? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Skeptics point to variations in the most ancient manuscripts of the New Testament in an attempt to disqualify their reliability. But is this truly the case? How can we reconcile the variations? How can we be sure of what the original copies said about Jesus, even if these original manuscripts are no longer available to us? J. Warner answers these questions in this video from a stage presentation from his book, Cold-Case Christianity.

is there any evidence for God? Is it reasonable to believe in Him? Does the evidence of DNA point to God? Is there any reasonable explanation for DNA other than God? J. Warner answers these questions in this video from a stage presentation from his book, God’s Crime Scene.

Why should we trust what the gospel authors have to say about Jesus? How can we test the Gospel authors to see if their accounts are reliable? J. Warner answers these questions in this video from a stage presentation from his book, Cold-Case Christianity.

A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that Christianity continues to decline in America. Why is this the case? What hope do we have in this situation? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

A recent article describes the cultural confusion that exists about the deity of Jesus and the nature of the Godhead. Why are so many people (including Christians) confused about the triune nature of God? Why is the Trinity so confusing? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

A recent news article describes a murder in the UK as “evil”. What does such a claim tell us about the existence of God? Another article describes a lawsuit between Google and several employees who say Google violated its policy of “doing no evil”. Why do these notions of evil require the existence of God? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this podcast, we take a look at ten principles necessary for the proper reading of the Bible as we examine a number of apparent Bible contradictions and the claim that the God of the Old Testament is cruel and evil.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace examines another aspect of the classic “Problem of Evil”. Why would an all-loving and all-powerful God allow people to commit horrific crimes? Doesn’t He have the power to stop these kinds of crimes? Doesn’t He care enough about us, as potential victims, to stop them? Do examples of moral evil demonstrate that God doesn’t exist?

In this blast from the past, Jim and Jimmy discuss common objections to the Transcendental Argument for the existence of God.

In this blast from the past, Jim introduces the Transcendental Argument for the existence of God, responds to email concerning objections to the Anthropic Principle and talks about the sometimes 'hidden' nature of God as he interacts with his children today.

In this blast from the past, Jim talks about the problem of natural evil as an obstacle to faith in an all-powerful and all-loving God. How can such a God exist and allow natural evil to exist in our world? Also, Jim discusses the importance of prioritizing issues as we approach the General Election, and responds to a listener email.

In this blast from the past, we interview Don Overstreet and talk about church planting, house churches, urban ministry and the Christian life in the context of small community.

Why has Jesus inspired more famous, historic musicians than any other person in history? What impact has Jesus had on music and architecture, and what can we learn about Jesus from studying the history of music? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Why has Jesus inspired more famous, historic artists than any other person in history? What impact has Jesus had on the arts, and what can we learn about Jesus from studying the history of art? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Is there a reason so many famous scientists from history were Jesus-followers? Is there something about the Christian worldview that encourages an exploration of the natural world? Why have Christians dominated the sciences and what did these Christians say about Jesus? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

J. Warner Wallace joins Alisa Childers to celebrate the release of his new book, Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible. They talk about this much-anticipated release, take your questions live, and hear from a couple of surprise guests. Be sure to visit and subscribe to Alisa's YouTube Channel

Is there something unique about Jesus when compared to other alleged gods? Why do so many other world religions acknowledge Jesus in some way? Should people who are interested in the existence of God start with an investigation of Jesus? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How strong is the evidence of Old Testament prophecy related to the identity of Jesus? Did the ancient prophets really predict the arrival of Jesus? Is the prophetic evidence overstated? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What does the timing of history tell us about the nature of Jesus? Did God align the events of history to prepare humans for His arrival? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Is the story of Jesus like ancient mythologies that preceded Him? What are these alleged similarities? Can they be explained in some way? Do they invalidate the claims of the New Testament, or do these similarities actually VALIDATE the Deity of Jesus? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What makes Jesus so important? Does he still matter in a world that rejects the Bible? Can we make a case for the historicity and deity of Jesus even if we don’t trust the New Testament documents? J. Warner Wallace talks to Kerby Anderson from the Point of View Radio show and discusses the importance and impact Jesus had on human history.

Cameron Bertuzzi from the Capturing Christianity Podcast interviews J. Warner as they tackle several common objections to Christianity.

Radio show host extraordinaire, Bill Arnold, interviews J. Warner to talk about the impact of Jesus on history and the “fingerprints” Jesus left on the most important aspects of culture. Be sure to listen to Bill at Faith Radio.

What impact has the rise of the internet and social media had on the way we see the world? Are our priorities and perspectives shifting because of the growing amplification of “self” that occurs with regular social media use? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Why do so many Christians seem to be opposed to scientific consensus? Are Christians afraid of the sciences in general? Should they be? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Does the existence of non-canonical gospels invalidate the claims of the New Testament about Jesus? What motivated the non-canonical authors to write these ancient documents, and what does this motivation tell us about the reliability of the non-canonical stories about Jesus? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we be sure the story of Jesus described in the New Testament is true, given the fact that there are other ancient claims about Jesus? Do the non-canonical gospels deserve our attention as legitimate records of the life of Jesus? Is the New Testament true or just the story that prevailed when the non-canonical records were eliminated? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Can someone become a Christian by merely examining the evidence surrounding the New Testament? Does faith require us to ignore the evidence altogether? Can J. Warner’s example of coming to faith serve as a pathway or others? Pastor Nat Crawford from Back to the Bible Ministries discusses the issue with J. Warner on the Hard Questions, Real Answers Podcast.

In a digital visual age, have books become obsolete? Is there still any role for books in influencing culture, or has video taken over as the most effective way to reach the culture and the world? If you’re interested in reaching the world for Jesus, which is more effective, books or videos? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Have you ever met a Christian who failed to display the nature of Jesus when talking about God or Christianity? Ever meet someone who seemed more like a barking, ankle-biting chihuahua than a Christ follower? What can we learn from Chihuahuas to do a better job representing Jesus? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Did Jesus advocate for complete pacifism? Was he a pacifist? Was there ever a time when Jesus would have advocated for an aggressive, even violent, response? Was it Jesus’ nature to be entirely non-violent? Should Christians embrace pacifism? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can Christians be against the killing of a fetus, but for the death penalty. Is there a difference between killing a murder? Is it ever justifiable to take the life of another person, and if so, when? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Is it possible to love Jesus yet work as a police officer? Will a career in law enforcement force me to compromise my Christian values? Is there something inherently evil about the profession, or can a Christian worldview actually help us survive and thrive as police officers? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

We’ve watched several celebrity Christian pastors, singers and apologists fall or leave the faith in the last year. They all had one thing in common: celebrity. What is so dangerous about the desire to be famous? Why must every one of us guard ourselves from celebrity in the social media age? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How are we to respond to the recent Derek Chauvin Case? J. Warner Wallace and Bill Arnold discuss the Derek Chauvin case, justice, our judicial trial system, and the consequences of changing how law enforcement responds. Then through the command of Matthew 28:19-20, they discuss Christian discipleship. Be sure to subscribe to Bill’s excellent podcast.

How can we resist the temptation to agree with the world and reject the possibility of supernatural truths? How can we live as Christians in a turbulent world that often rejects what we believe? J. Warner talks with Dan Kinder as part of the 2021 Focus Retreat. They discuss some of the challenges we face when considering the truth of the Christian worldview.

As Christianity wanes in America, a national poll reveals that fewer people think religion matters than ever before. What is motivating people to adopt this position? Why are fewer people interested in God in this “Information Age”? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

A national poll reveals that non-believers have higher IQ’s than believers. Does this mean they deny the existence of God based on their superior intellectual skills, or is something else in play here? What are the real reasons intelligent people sometimes reject the claims of Christianity or the existence of God? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Despite the statistical decline of Christianity in America, religiosity continues to be a pervasive force. Will Americans eventually become non-religious? Will atheism become the default position in our culture? Or will some form of theism continue to reign? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

As atheism continues to grow on university campuses, some academic institutions, like the University of Miami, are establishing departments to advance the cause of atheism, secularism, and humanism. But do these efforts to advance atheism rely on a theistic foundation? Does the establishment of a Department of Atheism actually prove the existence of God? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Efforts to ban religious symbolism in public places are increasing in our culture. What do these efforts demonstrate about the nature and existence of God? Are efforts to ban God actually an evidence for His existence? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Are there any good, evidential reasons to celebrate Easter? Is there any evidence to demonstrate the Resurrection really occurred? How would we make the case for the Resurrection this Easter season? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

The Bible is under attack more than ever before. Are there good reasons we should continue to look to the Bible as a guide? Is it an irrelevant, sexist, racist, and boring book? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

There are many reasons why people fear death, but recent studies reveal an interesting truth: Some people fear death less than others. What makes the difference? Why are some people more afraid of dying then others? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Everyone says they want to be happy, but happiness seems elusive to many of us. What can make us happy, and why do so few people seem to recognize it? J. Warner tackles these questions as he examines what research tells us about happiness in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

We seem more divided now than ever before? What can reunite us and guide us toward a better tomorrow? What role does Christianity play in this process? J. Warner answers these questions as he examines what the Gospel offers in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Why should we believe the New Testament gospels have been correctly attributed to the authors who wrote them? Is there any evidence for the authorship of the gospels? David Russell and David Pallmann discuss this issue with J. Warner on the Proselytize or Apostatize podcast, reposted here.

How can police officers be encouraged in this difficult time? What principles can help us think clearly about law enforcement and the case for Christianity? Logan Campbell discusses several important issues related to law enforcement and the case for Christianity on the Caffeine and Sarcasm Podcast, reposted here.

Why is the culture abandoning Christianity? What can we do, as Christians, to regain a hearing in the public square? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Dan Wooding from Assist News to talk about the nature and importance of a more reasonable Christian faith.

What unique challenges face Christians in the coming year? What can we learn about the truth of the Christian worldview from watching current events? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Bill Arnold on Faith Radio to talk about the challenges facing Christians in a culture dominated by social media and a growing skepticism and hostility toward Christians. Be sure to subscribe to Bill’s excellent podcast.

In this second of two rebroadcasted “The Defense Rests” podcasts, Abdu Murray sits down with J. Warner to talk about the nature of evidence, how cases are built using evidence, and attitudes that investigators have when trying to determine “what happened.” Along the way, they apply the discussion to our individual searches for the truth about Jesus.

In this first of two rebroadcasted “The Defense Rests” podcasts, Abdu Murray sits down with J. Warner to talk about the nature of evidence, how cases are built using evidence, and attitudes that investigators have when trying to determine “what happened.” Along the way, they apply the discussion to our individual searches for the truth about Jesus.

Are there any good reasons to trust the New Testament? In this interview with Timothy Paul Jones from Three Cords and the Truth, J. Warner answers this question and talks a bit about his favorite classic rock band.

Can we trust the Bible is as an actual historical account of events? What about the miracles? Do we have to take those as historical facts? Doesn't archaeology and science disprove the historicity of the Bible? In this interview on the Bibledingers Podcast, J. Warner answers these questions and more.

In this rebroadcasted radio show from Stand to Reason’s weekly podcast, J. Warner Wallace gives tips for sharing and defending the Christian worldview, talks about changing your ministry by changing your calendar, and describes the difference between God speaking a message through someone and through Scripture. To listen to additional Stand to Reason podcasts, please visit their archive page.

How can we, as Christians, respond to the growing social unrest? How can we survive and thrive in a pandemic? In this collective podcast (created from two separate interviews), J. Warner talks with John Hall and Kathy Emmons from The Ride Home with John and Kathy about the challenges we faced in 2020.

What is systematic racism?  Are there more prominent causes than racism for inequalities between blacks and whites?   Does grouping people by race or ethnicity feed racism?  Where do we go from here? Detective J. Warner Wallace hosts a former gang member, now Christian apologist, Vada Hedgeman, to discuss racism.  This is just the start of a long but important conversation that was part of the I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist Radio show.

When Christians talk about “salvation” what do we really mean? What does God require of us to be united with Him for all eternity? What questions arise related to the nature of salvation? In this interview with Bill Arnold, J. Warner examines the issue and responds to questions. Be sure to visit the Afternoons with Bill Arnold show on Faith Radio.

In this re-posted podcast, J. Warner continues to discuss several objections related to the existence and nature of Hell. (Jim is touring college campuses in North Carolina until the end of September)

In this re-posted podcast, J. Warner engages several objections related to the existence and nature of Hell. (Jim is touring college campuses in North Carolina until the end of September)

In this podcast, J. Warner examines the presupposition of naturalism as it relates to the reasonableness of Christianity. Are theists the only people who believe in miraculous events? Do Biblical miracles (like the Virgin Conception) make the Christian worldview unreasonable?

According to the Bible, angels protect us in an unseen spiritual battle. Who are they battling against? What is the nature of the demons and how are they different from angels? J. Warner answers this question as he examines what the Bible says about angelic beings in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

According to the Bible, angels protect us in an unseen spiritual battle. Does this mean that every believer has an individually assigned guardian angel? J. Warner answers this question as he examines what the Bible says about angelic beings in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this podcast, J. Warner reviews his recent Utah Missions Trip and talks about several important points of contrast between Christianity and Mormonism, including the distinct differences related to the nature of Jesus, God and Salvation.

Why did God create angels in the first place? Are they necessary, and if not, why create them at all? J. Warner answers these questions as he examines what the Bible says about angelic beings in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Christians believe in angels because they are described in the Bible, but are there any good logical arguments for the existence of angelic beings without appealing to Bible verses? J. Warner examines three classic, historic arguments for the existence of such beings in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What attitude should Christians have about the upcoming elections? What disposition should we hold? What values should we express? J. Warner answers these questions as he provides a few insights from a Christian perspective in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What is the nature of Law Enforcement that makes it necessary for any culture or society? What does this nature require of its employees? What challenges do officers face when it come to the use of force? J. Warner answers these questions as he provides a few insights from the perspective of a Christian police officer in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What does scripture say about the evidence for God’s existence? What does it say about the truth of God’s Word? How can we use a single verse to make the case for both claims? J. Warner describes how to memorize and use a single verse to share the truth with the people in your world in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What important truths from the Sermon on the Mount can we use to share the truth of Christianity with others? How can we better memorize part of the Sermon to accomplish this goal? J. Warner describes three important truths about faith in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we better memorize this iconic chapter from John’s gospel? How can we use this important chapter to help make a case for the deity of Jesus? J. Warner offers tips to help you memorize and use scripture to share the Gospel with others in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we better memorize this “creedal” passage from Paul? How can we use this important passage to help make a case for the deity of Jesus? J. Warner offers tips to help you memorize and use scripture to share the Gospel with others in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we better memorize this “creedal” scripture? How can we use this important passage to help make a case for the deity of Jesus? J. Warner offers tips to help you memorize and use scripture to share the Gospel with others in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we better memorize scripture? How can we use this important Psalm to help make a case for the existence and love of God? J. Warner offers tips to help you memorize and use scripture to share the Gospel with others in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Why are you a Christian? Why do most Christians identify themselves as believers? Is there one reason that is better than the rest? J. Warner describes the nature of faith and belief in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What is the Christian definition of “saving faith”? Are our good deeds evaluated by God when he offers us eternal life? J. Warner describes three important truths about faith in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Why is the cross so important to Christians? What meaning does Christianity associate with the cross? J. Warner describes three important truths about the cross in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

We’ve all seen it before. That inattentive expression in the eyes of our teens (or pre-teens) when someone starts talking about God or Christianity. Maybe it’s subtle, maybe it’s more pronounced, but we recognize it: our kids are often be distracted, unengaged or apathetic when it comes to spiritual issues. J. Warner offers three practical tips to increase your teenager’s passion for God in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

If all of us, as Christians, are called to become Christian Case Makers, ready to give an answer to anyone who has a question, what practical steps can we take to improve our ability to communicate and influence those around us? If you’re interested in improving your PowerPoint or other visual presentation, J. Warner offers practical guidelines in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity  Broadcast.

If all of us, as Christians, are called to become Christian Case Makers, ready to give an answer to anyone who has a question, what practical steps can we take to improve our ability to communicate and influence those around us? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers 3 practical steps that will help you become a better defender of the Christian worldview.

Given the unique nature of Gen Z as “digital natives,” how can we help teach them about the Christian worldview? What unique approaches might we engage to help young people understand the truth? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers 6 tips to help you teach truth to your kids or students.

How can we help Gen Z believers to grow in their knowledge and spiritual maturity? What can parents, pastors and Christian educators do to raise up the next generation of Christians? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offer several very simple suggestions for those of us concerned about the next generation.

Is there anything we can do as parents, youth pastors, or Christian educators to help the next generation of believers develop Biblical character? What can we do to supplement our own teaching and influence? How can we find appropriate mentors for our students? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner describes five considerations to help you find the right mentor for your young believers.

Is there anything we can do as parents, youth pastors, or Christian educators to help the next generation of believers grow in their confidence as believers? What simple strategies are available to us to train up the next generation? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner provides five simple strategies to help those who are concerned about the next generation of believers.

Are young believers really abandoning their Christian identity as quickly as some surveys would lead us to believe? What’s the latest information on the departure of your people from the Christian faith? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner updates the latest data related to young Christians and their connection to the Christian faith.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner reflects on his recent trip to Summit Worldview Academy and answers listener email related to teaching apologetics curriculum, the nature of free will and sin in heaven and the necessity of hell.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the case for the Talpiot Tomb and the alleged burial ossuary of Jesus. Have we discovered the tomb of Jesus and the Holy Family? If so, what difference would this make to the case for Christianity? Can lay people accurately assess the evidence in the first place?

In this blast from the past, federal investigator Dan Grossenbach sits in for Jim and discusses the powerful CHIPS model for sharing the truth of Christianity and defending the Christian worldview. Dan takes this opportunity to fully examine how Christianity is comprehendible (the “C” in CHIPS).

In this blast from the past, Jim interviews Jonathan Morrow, the author of Think Christianly, an important new book that will help us adopt and experience a life that is shaped and directed by our Christian Worldview. How should Christians engage the culture around them? What does our worldview have to say about the most important issues of life? Jonathan’s book will help you to think “Christianly”.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines a number of Biblical passages related to the nature of Heaven. What does the Bible say about Heaven and what implications does the nature of Heaven have for our lives today? How should we live today in light of what God has for us in the next life?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner discusses the possible explanations for moral truth from an evolutionary perspective. Could moral laws be the result of the evolution of our DNA or a product of sociocultural acceptance? Jim also answers listener email related to witness reliability and competing claims related to God’s nature.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner discusses the self-evident nature of transcendent, objective moral truth and answers a common objection to their existence. Jim also discusses his recent talks at Hume Lake and reviews a New York Times article describing the growing request for evidence among Mormon believers

In this podcast, J. Warner talks with Susie Larson (from Middays with Susie Larson) to discuss the issue of Biblical faith. Does the Bible say faith is “blind”? Does the author of Hebrews advance that notion? If not, how are we to define a Biblical notion of faith. List to other great episodes of Susie’s show HERE.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the evidence for the early persecution of the Church and the martyrdom of the Apostles. Did the first eyewitnesses of the Resurrection die rather than recant their testimony? Can we trust the early accounts? Why does it matter in the first place?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the evidence for the existence of the mind (and inferentially, the soul) as he looks at six classic philosophical arguments. Jim also briefly discusses Thomas Nagel’s book, Mind and Cosmos and discusses the limitations of physicalism.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner reflects on his appearance on “Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley” and demonstrates the value of four simple principles as he evaluates two objections to the historicity of the Gospels. Does Josephus’ account of John the Baptist or Quirinius invalidate the Gospels? Why do some people continue to reject the Gospels as reliable?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines several objections to the nature of God: Who created God? Is God’s power limited? Why does God seem so hidden? In addition, Jim examines the eyewitness status of Paul and the attribution of John as the author of the fourth New Testament Gospel.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the three cultural influences that typically derail Christians from living a God-honoring life. What do we need to say to the world in order to live for God? Jim also provides some advice for those who want to lead a small group or youth ministry as Christian case makers.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner answers listener email related to the following questions: “Are we falling into moral relativism if we choose to commit a lesser sin to avoid a greater sin?” “Can moral truths originate in the heart of man or does moral truth require a transcendent God?” “Is it fair for God to save a murderer in the last moments of his life, yet let a child who has never heard of Jesus go to hell?” “Isn’t it true that Christians are just a bunch of hypocrites?”

In this blast from the past, J. Warner interviews Frank Viola and they talk about Frank’s book, "Reimagining Church". Frank has written this book as a follow-up to his controversial, "Pagan Christianity". He offers some concrete direction for those of us who would like our church experience to more closely resemble the first century Church.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner reviews the FLDS view of polygamy, reads some listener email, answers questions about the need for apologetics, the age of the earth, and the archeological evidence for Moses and the Exodus narrative.

In this podcast, J. Warner is interviewed by Dr. Ben Edwards on the You’re the Cure Radio Show. Dr. Edwards believes that four pillars undergird well-being, one of which is “peace”. Dr. Ben and J. Warner discuss the differences in a naturalistic versus a supernatural worldview. This is a cause for much of the doubt in peoples’ minds. J. Warner helps explain why this isn’t as far-fetched as it may seem. He explains how abductive reasoning and explaining things beyond reason/possible doubt can help one wrestle with the unanswered doubts in their minds. He used his detective skills to go through 6 atheistic explanations for rejecting Jesus’s story and found they weren’t reasonable. Please visit Dr. Ben’s website to listen to more of his radio shows.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the difference between 'evidence' and 'proof' and responds to listener email about the statistical probability argument and the importance of apologetics in the Christian life.

In this podcast, J. Warner is interviewed by Aaron from the Dad in the Trenches Podcast and discusses the role that evidence and apologetics can play in establishing our responsibility as fathers. For more GREAT podcasts and blog posts, please visit Aaron’s website and subscribe to his podcast.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer and pastor’s kid (PK) to discuss the relationship between action and passion. Can you restore your Christian passion by simply developing a more interactive faith? Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the unique nature of the Christian worldview. What is the nature of “true faith”? Is it wrong to want evidence to support the claims of Christianity? Is my faith “weak” because it demands rationality and evidential support? In this podcast, Jim examines the Biblical model of faith. It may surprise you to hear what the Bible has to say about “faith”. Also, Jim takes some time to respond evidentially to a common objection of atheists (the idea that the Christian God supports slavery).

In this podcast, J. Warner is interviewed by the hosts of the Centre for Public Christianity Podcast and tackles the question: why are we all so obsessed with crime stories? Along the way, J. Warner also lays out the case for Christianity. You can visit the Centre for Public Christianity at their website (www.publicchristianity.org).

In this blast from the past, J. Warner describes the nature of “Responsive Christianity”. Why do some of us call ourselves “Evangelical Christians”? Is evangelism an important part of what it means to be a Christian? Are all of us called to be evangelists? What if we aren’t gifted in that way? What role should “apologetics” play in the life of the Christian? Must we all be “apologists” if we want to call ourselves “Christians”? Why should we adopt a new definition and become “Responsive Christians”?

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Bill Arnold on Faith Radio to talk about the miraculous nature of the virgin conception. Does the virgin conception of Jesus add just another unreasonable feature to the story of Jesus? What do we even mean when we use this term? J. Warner also answers several listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to Bill’s excellent podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Bill Arnold on Faith Radio to respond to listener questions. How do we present the Gospel to people who are dying of a terminal disease? Can we make a decision for Jesus even though we have big, unanswered questions? Why does the Bible seem to condone slavery? What did early Christians believe about hell? What does it mean to “trust” the Gospel? Is Christianity “anti-science”? Be sure to subscribe to Bill’s excellent podcast.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the ways believers have traditionally viewed “end times”. What’s the difference between Pre-Millenialism, Post-Millenialism and A-Millenialism? Is only one of these views the orthodox view that we, as Christians, can accept and still call ourselves “Christians”? How do these views about the “end” inform the way we are living today?

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner is interviewed by Leah Chapman of the Apologetics Simplified Podcast. They discuss strategies for reaching young people with the gospel and the challenges facing youth pastors, parents and Christian teachers. How does technology impact the young culture and how can we leverage the technology for Jesus? Be sure to visit Leah’s website at www.apologeticssimplified.com.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the nature of Jesus. Was Jesus just a man? Was he a good teacher or a prophet? Did He have supernatural powers? Was he God Himself? What do other faith systems believe about the nature of Jesus, and what must we believe about Jesus in order to call ourselves Christians?

In this episode of the podcast J. Warner Wallace talks with Cissie Graham Lynch about the nature and importance of truth, and why it’s important for us to have practical tools to be able to give a reason about our faith. Be sure to subscribe to Cissie’s excellent podcast, Fearless with Cissie Craham Lynch.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer and pastor’s kid (PK) to discuss the importance of training young believers. Jimmy draws on his experience serving and learning in the church to describe the importance of raising the bar for young people. Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner discusses the difference between “social justice” and “Biblical justice”.  This program was recorded when J. Warner guest hosted the Cross Examined Radio Show and answered a listener email about the nature of “social justice”. What is the definition of this term and how do people typically interpret it? Is social justice commanded in the Jewish and Christian scriptures? Is there a difference between “social justice” and “biblical justice”? If so, how do these two terms differ and how are we, as Christians supposed to respond in this area? J. Warner delineates the differences using an investigative template. Be sure to subscribe to the CrossExamined Podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Bill Arnold on Faith Radio to talk about a brief overview of the evidence for Christianity before describing why it’s so important to move away from personal experience when describing Christianity to others. J. Warner also answers listeners questions. Be sure to subscribe to Bill’s excellent podcast.

In this podcast, J. Warner joins Stand to Reason’s Amy Hall to answer questions in an episode of #STRAsk. Is it wrong to call Mormon missionaries “elders”? Is it a good or bad idea to have an atheist come speak to a youth group? How should I respond if, when I ask an atheist if he thinks God exists, he says, “Which God?” How can we know whether or not life catastrophes are punishments as they often were in the Old Testament? Be sure to subscribe to Stand to Reason’s great lineup of podcasts.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss our inclination to minimize the sin in our lives, especially when we compare ourselves with others. Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “You Can't Trust the Bible Because It Was Written by Humans.” Is Christian scripture limited and flawed due to the fact it was written by Christians? Does this truth explain the apparent existence of “contradictions” in the Bible? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “There are No Objective Moral Truths.” Are moral truths entirely subjective? Are they simply rooted in personal opinions or cultural consensus? If there are objective moral truths, how can they be properly “grounded”? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss our inclination to identify ourselves with our work. Why is there a danger in trying to identify with temporal success and position? How can we combat that inclination? Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Moral Truths Are a Product of Culture.”  Are moral truths subjective? Are they decided by cultures and groups? Do we need God o ground objective moral truths? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “There is No Evidence for God’s Existence.” How can we possibly make an affirmative case for the existence of God? Can we use an evidential approach, and if so, how would we approach this task? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “You’re Only a Christian Because You Were Raised in a Christian Culture.” Do Christians in America (or any Christian culture) believe what we believe simply because we were raised that way? Is this true of all religious believers? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “There is No Such Thing as Sin.” Isn’t the concept of “sin” simply a matter of opinion? Why should I accept what Christianity says about “sin”? Isn’t “sin” just a notion leveraged by Christians to justify their need for a Savior? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Truth Cannot Be Known with Any Certainty.” Even if some claims are objectively true, how can we be sure – given our limited ability as finite humans – we can know the truth with any certainty? Isn’t it arrogant to claim you know something is true, to the exclusion of all other views and opinions? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Earth is Just a Pale Blue Dot in a Huge Hostile Universe.” If the earth was specially designed by God, why does it appear to be so unimportant in the universe? Why is it surrounded by a universe that appears to be randomly hostile? If God cared so much about Earth, why wouldn’t appear to be more important in the grander scale of the cosmos? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss our inclination to view the world through our temporal, finite experience. Why do we struggle in the moment as Christians when we know we’ve been promised eternity? Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Being a Good Person is All That Really Matters.” Doesn’t God care more about your behavior than your religious beliefs? Why should anyone believe that God wouldn’t simply honor good behavior instead of religious conviction? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Moral Truths Are a Matter of Personal Opinion.” How are moral truths “grounded”? Are they simply a matter of personal opinion or cultural consensus? If they aren’t grounded in this way, are they evidence of Gods existence? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Christianity is Anti-Science.” Is belief in Christianity (or God’s existence in general) anti-scientific? Does the Christian worldview devalue science? Is there an irreconcilable divide between faith and reason, or faith and science? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to describe the value of perceived “danger” in training young Christians to defend what they believe and grow in their confidence as Christi followers. Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Jesus Didn't Even Think He was God.” Was Jesus a simple rabbi who merely came to teach love to His disciples? Did Jesus think He was God? Did He do or say anything to indicate one this one way or the other? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “A Loving God Would Not Send People to Hell.”  Why would a loving God send anyone to hell? Why wouldn’t God make sure everyone can go to heaven? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “The Bible condones slavery.” Critics claim the Bible either celebrates or condones the notion of slavery, but is this true? What definitions of “slavery” do they presuppose when making this claim? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss our inclination to simply “follow the rules”. How does this inclination inhibit our ability to truly know and understand the heart of God? Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Atheists believe in just one less God than Christians.” In a sense, Christians are also atheists when it comes to the existence of Greek, Norse, Egyptian and many other mythological Gods. Atheists say they just have enough sense to reject one more, the God of Christianity. How can we respond to this objection? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “All God expects of us is sincerity.” Isn’t our effort enough to please God? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “If God exists, he wouldn’t be so hidden.” Why doesn’t God make his existence known in a more persuasive way? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss the nature of the humans and their role in the animal kingdom. What makes our lives valuable? What makes humans valuable in the first place?  Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Jesus was just a man.” Why should we trust what the Bible says about Jesus? Did he demonstrate his deity? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “The Bible condones genocide.” Yahweh commands the killing of entire people groups in the Old Testament. How could anyone believe in such a morally repulsive Being? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “It's narrow-minded to think Jesus is the only way to God.” In an age of pluralism and diversity, aren’t Christian claims of exclusivity offensive? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this Incarnate Investigation Podcast, FTO Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss strategies to help you describe and discuss the evidence for Christianity to your non-believing friends and family members. Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “All religions lead to the same place.” These responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

Be sure to watch the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast on NRBtv every Monday and Saturday! In addition, here is the audio podcast (the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast is located on iTunes or our RSS Feed)

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Christian hypocrisy proves Christianity is false.” These responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

Be sure to watch the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast on NRBtv every Monday and Saturday! In addition, here is the audio podcast (the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast is located on iTunes or our RSS Feed)

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Jesus is a copy-cat Savior.” These responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss the role hardships and difficulties can play in shaping our lives as Christians. Does the “silence” of God in difficult situations prove He doesn’t exist? Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “There are no objective truths.” These responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

Be sure to watch the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast on NRBtv every Monday and Saturday! In addition, here is the audio podcast (the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast is located on iTunes or our RSS Feed)

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “The Bible is full of contradictions.” These responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

Be sure to watch the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast on NRBtv every Monday and Saturday! In addition, here is the audio podcast (the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast is located on iTunes or our RSS Feed)

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Who created God?” These responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In the inaugural Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss the nature of truth and how it can be known. Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace provides an investigative template from God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe to investigate evidence in the universe. Does evil and injustice in our world eliminate God as an explanation for other evidence we observe? How can we reconcile evil with the existence of God?

In this podcast, Chris Brooks from Equipped with Chris Brooks interviews J. Warner Wallace about raising young Christians in the faith. What challenges do kids face in our present culture? How can we help them address these challenges? What specific strategies can we employ?

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace provides an investigative template from God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe to investigate evidence in the universe. Can the fine-tuning of the universe be explained from purely natural causes? If not, how does this evidence point to a Divine Creator?

J. Warner Wallace talks with Russ Garrett from The Coffee Break about the evidence for Christianity. What are the common objections to Christianity and how can these be answered? What approach can we take to defend the truth of Christianity?

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace offers examples from his career in law enforcement to illustrate the importance of defending the truth. How does our ability to defend truth help us to withstand trials and tribulations? What is the difference between belief THAT and belief IN?

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace provides an investigative template from Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels to examine the variants in the oldest manuscripts of the New Testament gospels. What investigative techniques (learned at crime scenes) can be employed to evaluate these variants? How do these investigative approaches help us reconcile any differences between the manuscripts?

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace talks with Cale Nelson from the Modern Christian Men Podcast about the challenges of navigating culture as Christians who cares about defending the truth. What challenges face us as Christian men? How can we rise to the occasion?

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace provides an investigative template from God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe to investigate evidence in the universe. Can the origin of the universe be explained from purely natural causes? If not, how does this evidence point to a Divine Creator?

In this interview with Bill Arnold from Afternoons with Bill Arnold, J. Warner answers a number of questions about Christianity and the evidence for God’s existence. This Q&A provides several examples of how to answer unscripted questions about the Christian worldview.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace talks candidly with Hank Hanegraaff on his wonderful podcast, Hank Unplugged. Of all the interviews J. Warner has conducted on radio, this is his favorite. Hank and Jim talk about a number of issues, including several observations about culture and Christianity, life and family.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace examines the substitutionary atonement of Jesus. Why did Jesus have to die for our Salvation? Why did God choose to do it this way and why couldn’t He have accomplished it in some other way?

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace offers a few tips from his experience in jury trials to help Christians share the Gospel with others. What role does “jury selection” play in sharing the truth? What simply rules of evidence can we share to make our presentations more effective?

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace talks with the hosts of Bridge Radio about the fine-tuned nature of the universe. Does this incredible fine-tuning really exist? If so, why does it exist? What does the fine-tuning of the universe tell us about the existence of a Fine Tuner?

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace investigates the claims of the Bible related to the flood. Is this story simply borrowed mythology? Why should we believe the Biblical narrative when there are other ancient accounts? Which account should we trust, and why?

In this brief podcast, J. Warner talks with Janet Mefferd (on her wonderful radio program, Janet Mefferd Today) about the challenges facing young Christians in culture and in the Church. These challenges also face older Christians, but they are amplified for the next generation. What can we do to prepare ourselves and protect our young?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace examines the classic theological definition of God. What must we, as Christians, agree on related to God’s nature? Can we be wrong about the nature of God and still be ‘saved’? Can other groups (such as Mormons or Jehovah’s Witnesses) have a different view about the nature of God and still call themselves Christians? Are there any good philosophical or evidential reasons to conclude that the Christian view of the “Trinity” is reasonable?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace outlines the Christian notion of salvation. What does the Christian faith have to say about how humans can be reunited with God? How does this description impact our lives as believers?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace outlines the Christian description of anthropology. What does the Christian faith have to say about the nature of humans? How does this description impact our understanding of morality and human behavior?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace outlines the three motives behind every murder and demonstrates how these three motives can derail us as seekers and Christians.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Rob Johnson of Apologetics105.com. On this show, they talk about everything from starting a blog as an apologist, writing books, to dating the Gospels. For more great podcasts from Rob, be sure to visit their podcast page.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace interviews Christian apologist, Don Stewart and they talk about his long career defending the truth of Christianity.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace continues to outline some of the evidence for the existence of mind, as this evidence can also be used to demonstrate other non-material, non-physical attributes of our being, like the reality and existence of souls.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace outlines some of the evidence for the existence of mind, as this evidence can also be used to demonstrate other non-material, non-physical attributes of our being, like the reality and existence of souls.

In this brief podcast, J. Warner talks with John Hall and Kathy Emmons from The Ride Home with John and Kathy about our cultural interest in ancestry and our use of DNA companies to determine our origin. What does this cultural fascination tell us about our design as humans? To what (or whom) does it point?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace examines one aspect of the classic “Problem of Evil”. Why would an all-loving and all-powerful God allow anyone to suffer? Doesn’t He have the power to stop it? Doesn’t He care enough about us to stop it? Does pain and suffering demonstrate that God doesn’t exist?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Bill Arnold on Faith Radio (The Early Morning Late Show) to talk about the kind of faith Jesus called us to embrace. Is it Biblical to cite evidence when making the case for Christianity? J. Warner talks about the nature of Biblical faith and answers listener phone calls. Be sure to listen to Bill’s collection of great radio interviews from the Faith Radio homepage.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Chris Craft for the Chris Craft Show and talks about the need for every Christian to embrace their calling as Christian Case Makers. How can each of us make a contribution to the cause for Christ? Be sure to listen to Chris interviews from his homepage.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed on Viewpoint on Mormonism by Eric Johnson and Bill McKeever from Mormon Research Ministry. They discuss J. Warner’s chapter in Sharing the Good News with Mormons, a new book that will help Christians communicate the truth to their Mormon friends and family members. How can we communicate the cumulative case for the unreliability of Mormonism without offending the Mormons in our lives? How can we discuss the evidence for or against Mormonism? Be sure to visit the Mormon Research Ministry for great information and materials.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace talks about training young Christians from his 2018 William Wilberforce Weekend talk. J. Warner sheds new light on why so many young people leave the faith and explains the need for training them in the faith, so they can meet the challenges they will inevitably face. This recording was featured on the BreakPoint Podcast. Be sure to check out all of the Colson Center Resources, including their weekly podcasts.